Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today I have to pleasure of sharing my conversation with Krista Crabtree. Krista has spent decades introducing women to skiing via her 'She Skiis' clinics. From the beginning of her career, she has tracked the evolution of women’s ski gear and because of that, she’s an expert on the topic. From design to material to shape, Krista knows exactly how skis will perform on the snow.

In this episode, Krista and I talk about women in skiing and the evolution of women’s ski gear. There have been a lot of gender politics in skiing and Krista shares some of her stories as a woman in the industry. We’re seeing plenty of positive changes in skiing, but there’s still plenty we can do to get more amazing women in the spotlight.

Topics:

[01:31] Krista Crabtree Introduction

[03:23] Krista’s skiing journey

[08:00] The evolution of women’s ski equipment 

[13:30] Ski instruction for men versus women

[16:52] Five tips that resonate with everyone

[27:05] How gear can enable women

[30:00] Upcoming advances in women’s gear

[35:41] Seeing more women on the slopes

[44:10] The importance of having an outlet like skiing

[45:15] Conclusion